German Chocolate Cake Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a stand mixer or a large bowl with a hand mixer, blend 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup light brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 2 large beaten eggs until creamy.
3. In another bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 pinch of salt, then gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just combined.
4. Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, aiming for about 12 cookies per sheet, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Once baked, cool the cookies on a baking rack.
5. For the frosting, in a large pan over medium heat, combine 1 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar, 3 egg yolks, 1/2 cup butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla, stirring until well mixed.
6. Continue stirring for about 11-12 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Once thickened, remove it from heat and fold in 1 1/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut and 1 cup chopped pecans, beating until thick enough to spread.
7. Spread the frosting generously over the tops of the cooled cookies. For an extra touch, you might drizzle with 1/4 cup melted chocolate chips and allow it to harden.